Mr Williamson also faces charges of possession and possession for sale or supply of €600,000 worth of cannabis on Boreenmanna Road, also on September 28th.

At Cork District Court yesterday, Judge Leo Malone remanded both men on bail on bonds of €400 to appear again on November 6th.

Michael O’Connell (53), O’Malley Park, Southill, Limerick, is due back in court today charged with possession and possession for sale or supply of €600,000 worth of cannabis on Boreenmanna Road on September 28th.